MTV orders season two of 'Hard Times'

MTV has reportedly renewed freshman scripted comedy The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season.

According to Deadline, the show will return following its upcoming season one finale on August 23.

"We are 100% committed to scripted programming, and our current reality hits like Teen Mom, If You Really Knew Me, and, of course, Jersey Shore, provide an incredibly solid foundation for us to launch scripted series and let them gain traction,” said MTV programming president Tony DiSanto.

He added: "That's key, because whereas reality tends to burn bright and fast, scripted series take time to grow. Plus we have been so heavily branded as a reality network it will take a beat for our viewers to embrace this new diverse slate on the channel."